Lim Mei Fen

Lim Mei Fen is a Chinese actress and producer. She debuted on 8TV's talent search program, I Wanna Be A Model in 2006. She became an actress shortly afterwards. She appeared on NTV7's game show, Deal or No Deal for two years from 2007. In 2013, she starred in Malaysia's first real movie, The Cage together Yeo Yann Yann.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lim.
Lim Mei Fen
林美芬
Born (1987-06-29) 29 June 1987
Penang, Malaysia
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Producer
Years active2006–present
Lim Mei Fen
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese林美芬
Simplified Chinese林美芬
Hanyu PinyinLín Měifēn
JyutpingLam4 Mei5 Fan1
Hokkien POJLîm Bí-hun
Tâi-lôLîm Bí-hun

Her involvement in theatre began with the mega play Takhta 3 Ratu (2014) at National Theatre as Princess Hang Li Po. She wrote, produced, and acted in 2018's National Day production Tanah Akhirku.

She was nominated as Best Actress by Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Association for her portrayal as the traumatic younger sister in James Lee's film Two Sisters (2019).

Career

Returning from North California, she appeared in 8tv's I Wanna Be A Model reality show (2006). Afterwards she signed a 2-year contract as briefcase model number one in Deal or No Deal TV game show.

In 2009, she went behind the scenes and joined Juita Viden media group and created the first Hokkien drama in Malaysia. 25 episodes Home Rhythms《家缘》aired on Astro Hua Hee Dai. It was written based on Mei Fen's grandfather's story.

A call from her dad brought her back to Penang where she helped manage the family business.

In 2013, she re-debuted as a newcomer after she was offered a feature role in Back To Time FM 1970. Her credits in film include Two Sisters (2019), Prebet Sapu (2021) and The Cage (2014).

Her first appearance on stage through mega theatre came in Takhta 3 Ratu (2014) at Istana Budaya (National Theatre). She revived the character of Princess Hang Li Po. She played princess ‘LiLi Poh' in ZombieLaLaLa (2016) at Istana Budaya.

In late 2016, as a national representative, she toured with the multiracial casts from National Academy of Art, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA) to ASEAN Theatre Week (China) and Festival Tokyo; and successfully performed for an international audience.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Director Notes
2014 The Cage 2014 Fanny Felix Tan and Ketshvin Chee Malaysia Film
2019 Two Sisters[1] Mei Yue James Lee Malaysia Film
2020 Not My Mother's Baking Joyce Remi M Sali Singapore Film
2020 Hail, Driver![2][3] Bella Muzzamer Rahman Malaysia Film
2021 25/Exit Stage...Left[4] Ivy Lingeswaran Sanasee Malaysia Film
2022 Halimun Cindy Muzammer Rahman Malaysia Film

Drama series
Year Title Role Broadcaster Notes
2013 Back to Time FM 1970 Rainbow NTV7 Main Cast
2015 Identity Switch Supporting Cast
2015 3cm Short Supporting Cast
2022 Ratu Ten Pin 2: Shalin Christi Astro Ria Supporting Cast
Kamcing Jin Hao Sooka Main Cast

Theatre
Year Title Role Director Notes
2014 Takhta 3 Ratu Princess Hang Li Po Erma Fatima Main Cast
2016 ZombieLaLaLa Princess LiLi Poh Aris Kadir Main Cast
2018 Tanah Akhirku Ying Feng Naque Ariffin and Aloeng Silalahi Main Cast & Producer

References
  1. ""不喜欢，可退票" 《姐妹》未上映已设退款保证 | 娱乐". 東方網 馬來西亞東方日報. 12 April 2019.
  2. "Cinema Online | Malaysia's Favourite Movie Site". www.cinema.com.my.
  3. S, Bissme. "A colourless love". www.thesundaily.my.
  4. S, Bissme. "The soul of a storyteller". www.thesundaily.my.
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